Intro to Wood Turning

Learn the basics of turning simple spindles on the wood lathe in this 2 person class!

Topics covered will be basic safety, technique, tools, preparing your stock, and basic finishing.

This class serves as safety training for those who have not used the lathe before. After this class you can use the lathe at the Makerspace and continue to practice and learn on your own!

Attendees are required to watch the following videos prior to class. These cover much of the important safety aspects and basics of wood turning, and will help you make the most of the hands-on time in the class.

• Woodworking Tips & Techniques - Lathe Safety (3 min)
• 10 Common Wood Turning Mistakes (14 min)
• Woodturning - Beginners Guide Revisited #1 - The Spindle Roughing Gouge (12 min)

Attendees should wear workshop appropriate gear - clothing that is not baggy or loose, long pants, boots or other closed toe shoes, hair-tie for long hair, light duty work gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection. We recommend you bring your own safety gear, but we have safety equipment available for you.

This class needs a minimum of 1 attendee to run

Open to ages 18 and up

Instructor: Dominick Tozier

Attendees who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to wear a mask and social distance.

If you are sick or think you may have been exposed recently, please don't come!

Registration closes 3 days before event.

Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date.

Active members receive 25% off using their discount code or Member Discount ticket.

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